Procurement and Contract Administrator

Job Title: Procurement and Contract Administrator
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)-37.5 hours per week
Position Type: Contract to hire after 6 months
Interview Mode: In-person

What You'll Need for Success:

• You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing or Business Management or 5 to 8 years of full-time professional experience.
• Broad knowledge in contracting, requisitions and purchasing/procurement, accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or related experience.
• Broad knowledge of state and federal procurement laws, rules, procedures, practices, and forms. Extensive knowledge specific to overseeing and managing contracts.
• Effective communication skills.
• Broad knowledge and advanced proficiency with E-Procurement management system and ability to use the Microsoft Suite software.
• Expertise with general project management including financial management, and conflict management. Ability to negotiate contracts and bids.
• Inter-personal relationship skills are a must, and strong communicators with positive attitudes will be most successful in the established work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Eligible to be bonded and able to accurately handle financial documents.
• You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
• Required to take initial Indiana Department of Administration Purchasing and Procurement training and to attend any further required training

Required/Desired Skills
Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | Actual Years of Experience
Professional experience in purchasing administration, procurement operations, or a closely related function. | Required | 5 | 
Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract administration, requisition processing, financial mgmt, accounting, or related business operations | Required | 5 | 
Knowledge of applicable state and federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including compliance requirements and documentation | Required | 5 | 
Demonstrated experience managing procurement contracts, overseeing vendor performance, evaluating bids, and supporting contract negotiations | Required | 5 | 
Experience with general project management including financial and conflict management | Required | 3 | 
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships | Required | 
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlooks, and PowerPoint, to support procurement activities | Required | 
Advanced proficiency with electronic procurement (eProcurement) systems | Highly desired | 
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing or Business Management | Highly desired | 
Experience supporting procurement operations within a government or public-sector environment, preferably within Indiana state government | Desired | 
Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, or prior DPAP) | Desired | 
Experience procuring IT goods and services including software, hardware, and telecom | Desired | 
Experience coordinating with agency personnel and vendors to facilitate procurement activities | Desired |